Industry

Funworld November 2011

MAN on a MISSION

2012 IAAPA Chairman of the Board Roland Mack has big plans— both for IAAPA and his beloved Europa-Park.

Cover photo by Claudio Thoma

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REGIONAL PROFILES - ASIA PACIFIC

After an earthquake and tsunami, Japan’s attractions work to recover from these natural disasters.

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China’s Shijingshan Amusement Park gets a complete overhaul with several new major attractions.

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REGIONAL PROFILES - LATIN AMERICA

Mexico’s Beraka Adventure Park challenges visitors to get active.

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Divertido Family Adventure Park attracts new patrons—both old and young—with its expansion.

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REGIONAL PROFILES - CANADA

Innovative special events draw crowds to historic Fort Henry.

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Fort Steele: A living— and working— gold rush ghost town.

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AMUSEMENT PARKS

Brothers on the job: Siblings working side by side offer lessons for all.

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New coasters make a big difference for Bay Beach, Quassy.

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FEC SPECIAL SECTION

Best practices: Experts offer 11 tips for birthday party success.

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Q&A: John Parlet, owner of John’s Incredible Pizza Company, on 40 years of success.

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Q&A: Olivier Cohen’s Jungle Jaks focuses on interactive play.

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WATER PARK TRENDS

Poland’s Wrocławski Park Wodny is winning fans with entertainment that goes beyond the waterpark norm.

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Cruise lines continue expanding traditional waterpark offerings.

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INDUSTRY FOCUS

IAAPA Attractions Expo 2011: The history of Orlando’s International Drive.

Marketing: How European parks are capitalizing on social media.

Profile: How Rich and Tricia Kaman turned sketching portraits at Cedar Point into a career.

Human resources: Team-building activities help boost employees’ confidence, production.

Operations: How VIP programs are leading to Very Impressive Profits.

Maintenance: Zoos and aquariums are embracing and profiting from solar energy.

Exclusive: Part III of Disney Legend Marty Sklar’s excerpt from his forthcoming memoir on the creation of Walt Disney World.

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